What are ministry shares?
In 1862, Christian Reformed congregations recognized that some of the ministries to which Christ calls us can be difficult to do on our own. They covenanted to pool their resources in order to do more and greater ministry together.
The Christian Reformed Church uses ministry shares to fund a variety of requested ministries both within North America and around the world. The vast majority of every dollar of ministry shares goes directly to ministry programs that start new churches, train servant leaders, support chaplains, resource congregations, and reach out to our neighbors through media and evangelism.
Where does the money go?
The Christian Reformed Church uses ministry shares to fund a variety of requested ministries both within North America and around the world. The vast majority of every dollar of ministry shares goes directly to ministry programs that start new churches, train servant leaders, support chaplains, resource congregations, and reach out to our neighbors through media and evangelism.
United States
Canada
The CRCNA of Canada does not support Calvin University through ministry shares.
Do ministry shares pay for everything our denomination does?
No, but they are the foundation for much of it. Ministry shares provide about 17.5% of the budget for mission agencies (excluding World Renew), 25% for Calvin Theological Seminary, and 72% for Thrive. World Renew does not receive ministry shares.
How much should my congregation give?
Synod 2019 suggested, and a special meeting of the COD in 2020 approved, a new method of continuing our covenant together. Instead of setting a specific amount per member, they recommend that each congregation prayerfully consider how much it can contribute towards our shared ministry efforts.
